Javi Gracia can count himself lucky if he lasts the whole season at Watford

This close season saw the spectre of former boss Marco Silva loom large, as the Portuguese returned to lure away Richarlison in a £40million deal.

The Brazilian attacker, 21, will be missed after opting for a reunion with Silva at Everton.

Watford, though, have brought in new faces in a bid to fix long-standing issues.

A left-back in the form of Adam Masina, the youthful potential of Ben Wilmot, Gerard Deulofeu’s creative spark and keeper Ben Foster have all been added, along with wideman Ken Sema and right-back Marc Navarro.